Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by DEVA
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics is a dietary supplement by DEVA with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and regularity, prebiotic gut health, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 268 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bacillus coagulans, Inulin - FOS. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Partial disclosure
This product contains two active ingredients: Inulin (a type of prebiotic fiber also called FOS) and Bacillus coagulans (a type of beneficial bacteria). The inulin feeds the good bacteria in your gut, while Bacillus coagulans is a live probiotic organism itself.
The remaining ingredients—cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, silica, and the vegan capsule—are inactive fillers and the capsule material.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
For inulin, there's possibly effective evidence for constipation, obesity, and diabetes. For Bacillus coagulans, there's possibly effective evidence for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
For several other uses listed on the product—including antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease—the evidence we have is insufficient to rate either ingredient's effectiveness. Talk with your doctor about whether this product is right for what you're trying to treat.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Both ingredients are generally well tolerated in healthy adults. The most common side effects from inulin are gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and stomach cramps—especially at higher doses over 30 grams.
These tend to happen when you first start taking it. Bacillus coagulans preparations vary in quality and there's limited long-term safety data, so check with your doctor first.
In rare cases, people have had serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to high-inulin foods, and there's theoretical concern that live probiotics could cause infection in people with weakened immune systems or central lines—though this is uncommon in otherwise healthy people. Both ingredients are rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation based on available data.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antidiabetes drugs (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or others), inulin might theoretically increase your risk of low blood sugar—your doctor may need to monitor you more closely. If you take antibiotics, space them out several hours from this probiotic, since the antibiotics could kill the live organisms and make the supplement less effective.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This combination may help with constipation and IBS, and the inulin may support blood sugar control. If you take diabetes medications or antibiotics, check your specific drugs with the tool on this page before starting.
Gas and bloating are common at first, especially with higher doses. Talk to your pharmacist if you have a weakened immune system or take regular antibiotics.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 23, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics, straight from the product label.
| Brand | DEVA |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 895634000515 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegan Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 23, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 248267 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics by DEVA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Inulin - FOS | 100 mg | -- |
| Bacillus coagulans | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Vegan Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Formulation
High bacterial survival rate in acidity Not grown on diary
This product does not contain animal products, derivatives or byproducts. 100% vegetarian, vegan. This product is registered with the vegan society.
Premium
Food sensitivity: Free of yeast, soy, wheat, gluten, sugar, salt, dairy, egg, fish, artificial color.
Formula
With FOS prebiotics
Seals/Symbols
The Vegan Society
Storage
No refrigeration needed Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Tamper evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: Always consult your doctor before taking dietary supplements.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) capsule 20 minutes before a meal, up to three (3) times daily or as directed by your health care provider.
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Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics by DEVA label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics by DEVA
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Inulin - FOS
Interacts with86 drugs
Inulin is a type of plant fiber (a prebiotic) found naturally in foods like chicory root, onions, and garlic, and it is widely added to supplements an...
Inulin - FOS monograph & interactionsBacillus coagulans
Interacts with182 drugs
Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...
Bacillus coagulans monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Vegan Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics by DEVA Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
DEVA Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics contains two active ingredients that each have documented interactions with medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Inulin (the FOS prebiotic) carries a Minor interaction with antidiabetes drugs. In theory, inulin might raise the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with diabetes medications, though clinical evidence on whether it actually lowers blood sugar is mixed.
If you take insulin or other diabetes drugs, your doctor may need to monitor your blood sugar more closely.
Bacillus coagulans (the probiotic) has a Moderate interaction with antibiotics. Because this product contains live organisms, antibiotics can kill a large number of them and reduce the probiotic's effectiveness.
You'll want to space out doses—take your antibiotic and this supplement several hours apart, or ask your pharmacist for the best timing.
Altogether, these interactions span 267 individual medications. Use the search tool on this page to check your exact prescriptions before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics interact with 268 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bacillus coagulans Inulin - FOS
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionAmoxicillin, Clavulanate PotassiumAugmentin, Augmentin '125/31 SF', Augmentin '250/62 SF', Augmentin XR, Augmentin-Duo 400/57, Clavulin
How Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Bacillus coagulans
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B. coagulans.
B. coagulans preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. coagulans preparations by at least two hours.
Inulin - FOS
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that inulin improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes; however, it is unclear if it has hypoglycemic effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics, from the product label.
DEVA
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- DEVA Nutrition LLC
- Phone Number
- (888)988-3382
- Web Address
- www.devanutrition.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Inulin
Interacts with 86 drugsInulin is a type of plant fiber (a prebiotic) found naturally in foods like chicory root, onions, and garlic, and it is widely added to supplements and processed foods. It may help with regu...
Read the full Inulin monograph → Herb & supplement monographBacillus Coagulans
Interacts with 182 drugsBacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, and certain types of diarrhea. The eviden...
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Vegan Probiotic with FOS Prebiotics's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 37 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Inulin 17 references
- Williams CM. Effects of inulin on lipid parameters in humans. J Nutr 1999 Jul;129(7 Suppl):1471S-3S. PubMed
- Pedersen A, Sandstrom B, Van Amelsvoort JM. The effect of ingestion of inulin on blood lipids and gastrointestinal symptoms in healthy females. Br J Nutr 1997;78:215-22. PubMed
- Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
- Bonnema AL, Kolberg LW, Thomas W, Slavin JL. Gastrointestinal tolerance of chicory inulin products. J Am Diet Assoc 2010;110(6):865-8. PubMed
- Dehghan P, Gargari BP, Jafar-Abadi MA, Aliasgharzadeh A. Inulin controls inflammation and metabolic endotoxemia in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized-controlled clinical trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2014;65(1):117-23. PubMed
- Guess ND, Dornhorst A, Oliver N, Frost GS. A randomised crossover trial: the effect of inulin on glucose homeostasis in subtypes of prediabetes. Ann Nutr Metab 2016;68(1):26-34. PubMed
- Marteau P, Jacobs H, Cazaubiel M, Signoret C, Prevel JM, Housez B. Effects of chicory inulin in constipated elderly people: a double-blind controlled trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2011;62(2):164-70. PubMed
- Mensink MA, Frijlink HW, van der Voort Maarschalk K, Hinrichs WL. Inulin, a flexible oligosaccharide I: review of its physicochemical characteristics. Carbohydr Polym 2015;130:405-19. PubMed
- Slavin J, Feirtag J. Chicory inulin does not increase stool weight or speed up intestinal transit time in healthy male subjects. Food Funct. 2011;2(1):72-7. PubMed
- Micka A, Siepelmeyer A, Holz A, Theis S, Schön C. Effect of consumption of chicory inulin on bowel function in healthy subjects with constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2017;68(1):82-89. PubMed
- Smiljanec K, Mitchell CM, Privitera OF, Neilson AP, Davy KP, Davy BM. Pre-meal inulin consumption does not affect acute energy intake in overweight and obese middle-aged and older adults: A randomized controlled crossover pilot trial. Nutr Health. 2017;23 PubMed
- Cai X, Yu H, Liu L, et al. Milk powder co-supplemented with inulin and resistant dextrin improves glycemic control and insulin resistance in elderly type 2 diabetes mellitus: a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Mol Nutr Food Res PubMed
- Rao M, Gao C, Xu L, et al. Effect of inulin-type carbohydrates on insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Diabetes Res. 2019;2019:5101423. PubMed
- Mitchell CM, Davy BM, Ponder MA, et al. Prebiotic Inulin Supplementation and Peripheral Insulin Sensitivity in adults at Elevated Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2021;13(9):3235. PubMed
- Li L, Li P, Xu L. Assessing the effects of inulin-type fructan intake on body weight, blood glucose, and lipid profile: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Food Sci Nutr 2021;9(8):4598-4616. PubMed
- Ziaei R, Shahshahan Z, Ghasemi-Tehrani H, Heidari Z, Ghiasvand R. Effects of inulin-type fructans with different degrees of polymerization on inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized,
- Risso D, Kaczmarczyk M, Laurie I, et al. Moderate intakes of soluble corn fibre or inulin do not cause gastrointestinal discomfort and are well tolerated in healthy children. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2022;73(8):1104-1115. PubMed
Bacillus Coagulans 20 references
- Saxelin M, Chuang NH, Chassy B, et al. Lactobacilli and bacteremia in southern Finland 1989-1992. Clin Infect Dis 1996;22:564-6. PubMed
- Tynkkynen S, Singh KV, Varmanen P. Vancomycin resistance factor of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in relation to enterococcal vancomycin resistance (van) genes. Int J Food Microbiol 1998;41:195-204. PubMed
- Klein G, Zill E, Schindler R, et al. Peritonitis associated with vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient; organism identification, antibiotic therapy, and case report. J Clin Microbiol 1998;36:
- Kalima P, Masterton RG, Roddie PH, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus infection in a child following bone marrow transplant. J Infect 1996;32:165-7. PubMed
- Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
- Rautio M, Jousimies-Somer H, Kauma H, et al. Liver abscess due to Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain indistinguishable from L. rhamnosus strain GG. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28:1159-60.
- MacGregor G, Smith AJ, Thakker B, Kinsella J. Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgrad Med J 2002;78:366-7. PubMed
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